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We cannot see the electrons flowing through the conductor. Using an analogy is helpful to somebody trying to understand these concepts. One analogy that is commonly used, is comparing the electron flow to water flowing through a pipe. The speed at which the water flows is analogous to the current. Resistors are compared to making the pipe smaller (restricting the flow). Voltage is compared to pressure - more pressure makes the water move faster through the pipe.

These can help students understand how different changes to a circuit can affect the electric current flow through the circuit.

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